WKRG News 5 has been the CBS station in Mobile, Alabama since 1955. The affiliate debuted a new slogan in July 2004, News5, Coverage You Can Count On, in conjunction with WKRG's 50th year in broadcasting.
The evening news desk is helmed by
Mel Showers and
Rose Ann Haven, who anchor the 6 and 10 p.m. news. Mel also co-anchors the 5 p.m. news with
Holly Ames.
Morning newscasts are helmed by
Bill Riales and Jennifer Abney. Chief meteorlogist is
Alan Sealls, with meteorologists
Jere Hough,
John Nodar and
Jene' Young also contributing
weather reports and other newscasts.
Rounding out the News 5 Team are
sports director
Randy Patrick, and news reporters
Kimberly Curth,
Tiffany Craig,
Kesshia Peyton,
Debbie Williams,
Steve Alexander,
Pat Peterson,
Jessica Taloney, Chris Frye and
Chad Petri.
Behind the scenes, photojournalists, producers, directors and other technical staff work to get the latest news on-air and online.
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